New York AG issues warning about candy with ‘dangerously high concentrations of THC’ – USA TODAY
The New York Attorney General wants parents to be on high alert about cannabis products that could be mistaken for regular candy and snacks. In a press release issued Tuesday, Attorney General Letitia James noted the products are not only illegal in New York, but pose a great danger to unsuspecting children. “These unregulated and deceptive cannabis products will only confuse and harm New Yorkers, which is why they have no place in our state,” James said in the press release. The press release included pictures of THC products that are packaged to look like ordinary Sour Patch Kids, Oreos, Cheeto Puffs and Doritos. “New…
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Autumn strains to kick off cuffing season
Autumn strains to kick off cuffing season – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The fall season is upon us! It’s time to break out the sweaters, boots, and embrace all things pumpkin. If you’re searching out a new strain to keep you cozy as temperatures drop, there’s a sea of quality green to pick from to match…
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State AGs warn about cannabis candy as Halloween approaches (Newsletter: October 27, 2021) – Marijuana Moment
TX delta-8 ban survives first court challenge; Top NV lawmaker: Feds must legalize marijuana; Psychedelics grants awarded Subscribe to receive Marijuana Moment’s newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. It’s the best way to make sure you know which cannabis stories are shaping the day. Your support makes Marijuana Moment possible… Free to read (but not free to produce)! We’re proud of our newsletter and the reporting we publish at Marijuana Moment, and we’re happy to provide it for free. But it takes a lot of work and resources to make this happen. P. Aiden Hunt, Editor, Profiles in Legalization: “MarijuanaMoment.net…
Read More »Sour Patch or Stoney Patch? Parents warned about edible pot packaging – CT Insider
The Connecticut Attorney General’s office has issued a warning to consumers about cannabis products packaged to look like snacks and candy, although a spokesperson said they haven’t received any complaints about these products. Police may have received complaints, although none of them have communicated with Attorney General William Tong’s office about the issue, spokesperson Elizabeth Benton said in an email. “The impetus for the consumer advisory was the spike in poison control reports involving children,” Benton wrote. The Connecticut Poison Control Center received 88 calls in 2020 regarding child exposure to edible marijuana, and 58 calls in the first seven…
Read More »Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering
Florida judge rules in favor of Leafly and online cannabis ordering – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Medical patients can finally order products again, after months without third-party options Medical patients in Florida can resume using Leafly and other third-party services to order cannabis from licensed medical marijuana dispensaries, following a Monday ruling from an administrative law…
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HHC is your new favorite hemp-derived high
HHC is your new favorite hemp-derived high – Leafly Leafly Leafly ® Loading… Where are you from? noyes Remember me for 30 days. I confirm that this is not a shared device. Darn! You’re not old enough to use Leafly. Redirecting you to By accessing this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Hemp is bringing us new experiences—and fresh perspectives. Whether you want a chill time or a wild ride, hemp, it turns out, has something for everybody. You’ve heard of delta-8’s mellow vibes and delta-10’s get-up-and-go attitude, but with even more innovations coming on the…
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Pot Edible Snack Lookalikes Put Kids At Risk, AGs Warn – Law360
By Sarah Jarvis (October 26, 2021, 5:59 PM EDT) — The attorneys general of New York and Connecticut on Tuesday issued warnings about illegal cannabis edibles in packaging designed to look like well-known snacks and candy, with both citing a nationwide rise in accidental overdoses among children. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong both noted that while their respective states have recently legalized adult-use cannabis, such products aren’t yet legally available for sale in either state. In her press release, James said everyone should “remain vigilant” about the products and report them to her…
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State Attorneys General Warn About Marijuana-Infused Candy And Snacks Ahead Of Halloween – Marijuana Moment
As Halloween approaches, attorneys general from multiple states across the U.S. are warning parents about illicit marijuana products that resemble popular candies and snacks like Cheetos, Nerds and Oreos, which could confuse kids and lead to accidental intoxication. In an apparently coordinated effort using identical imagery of the products in question, several state attorneys general recently issued advisories about edibles that are misleadingly marketed. The officials aren’t necessarily suggesting that people are intentionally handing out the THC-infused candies to trick-or-treaters—a myth that cannabis advocates have long worked to debunk—but it does fit within a theme of messaging that seems to…
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